No access and COVID-19
Tenants unable to gain access to premises they rent to fully conduct their business are entitled to relief under ADLS Sixth Edition 2012. We look deeper at what this means for both landlords and tenants.
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Property Settlements and COVID-19
As we enter week 2 of lockdown, issues are starting to emerge around property settlements. Denise Marsden looks at the key areas of concern and takes a practical approach to each.
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Time to tackle the important jobs!
Now is the perfect time to tackle the jobs on your list you know are important but possibly are not urgent. Our team is here and ready to help in lockdown.
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How is a ‘Working Day’ defined during lockdown?
Denise Marsden investigates if parties’ scheduled obligations are deferred during the COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown, looking at the definition of ‘Working Day’.
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A lawyer for all generations – Ian Ross retires
After 50 years in practice, the last six at AlexanderDorrington as a consultant, Ian Ross will retire on 31 March 2020. He will be much missed by clients and colleagues.
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Trusts Act 2019
The trust landscape in New Zealand will change significantly from 30 January 2021 following the introduction of the Trusts Act 2019.
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10th Edition 2019 Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate
As we transition to a new Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate in NZ, Denise Marsden looks at the implications for both vendors and purchasers.
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Buying a first home – what I wish I knew…
To help other first-time buyers, we asked our Legal Exec, Elise Brooks, what she wished she had known before embarking on her purchase.
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Selling a Unit Title
If you are selling or plan to sell unit title property, we recommend you take a close look at the warranties you agree to provide.
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Waterway restoration: Million metres streams project
Are you are a landowner with property bordering a waterway? Is that waterway polluted and in need of restoration? Don’t know where to turn? There is help at hand…
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Building law reform is on the horizon
In April 2019, MBIE released a discussion paper that proposed radical reforms to the building industry. Matt Smalberger looks at the implications.
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Climate change rising to the top the agenda
Many businesses and individuals are examining their global impact. Debra Dorrington reflects on a growing new urgency worldwide, echoed at a recent conference she attended.
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